Maca root powder provides a wide variety of nutrients and antioxidants**
When it comes to nutritional content, few superfoods can even match maca root. Bursting with over 60 micronutrients, this Incan superfood has a greater mineral content than potatoes, carrots and many other root crops.
According to an article from the journal Food & Function, maca root is a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, such as fiber, protein, copper, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine, silica and vitamins A, B, C, D, E, B1, B2, B3 and B12. It also contains 18 amino acids and 20 fatty acids, including palmitic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid. Furthermore, maca root contains plenty of plant sterols, such as sitosterol, brassicasterol, campesterol, ergosterol, and ergostadienol.
According to a 2014 study from the journal Carbohydrate Polymers, the polysaccharides in maca root extract have high antioxidant activity. Maca root also contains other antioxidants, such as flavonoids, phenols, saponins, glucosinolates, glycosides and vitamins C and E.
How to make your own easy, delicious and nutritious Goji Summer Jam**
Our Goji Summer Jam contains maca and is extremely easy to make. It is a tasty and healthy jam spread you can enjoy on bread and sandwiches at any time of the day. Here’s how you can make it in the comfort of your own home:
Maca root provides a delicious nutty flavor with a hint of butterscotch-y taste. Moreover, maca root can elevate the taste and nutritional value of baked goods and hot beverages when dried and ground into a fine powder. Organic maca is a great ingredient to include in your pancake mixes, oatmeal, porridge, yogurt, energy bars, dips, soups, stews, salad and other recipes. Additionally, maca root powder is a great emulsifier and goes well with fruit juices, shakes, smoothies, herbal teas, coffees and other beverages.